Trump Declares ‘America is Back’ in Contentious Address to Congress, Praises Elon Musk and Tariffs
President Donald Trump delivered a historic and highly charged address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, just six weeks into his return to the White House. During the speech—now the longest joint address in U.S. history—Trump declared “America is back”, defended his tariffs on key trading partners, and touched on immigration and […]
Trump Pauses U.S. Aid to Ukraine, Pressures Zelenskyy to Enter Peace Talks
President Donald Trump on Monday ordered a temporary halt to U.S. assistance to Ukraine following a tense Oval Office meeting, as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into engaging in peace negotiations with Russia. A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the administration is “pausing and reviewing” aid to […]
Tense White House Meeting Between Trump and Zelenskyy Ends in Public Clash
A high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy erupted into a heated confrontation on Friday, marking an extraordinary diplomatic breakdown in the Oval Office. Zelenskyy, in Washington to finalize a critical minerals deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s resources, instead found himself at the center of a tense exchange […]
South Korea’s President Yoon to Deliver Closing Statement in Impeachment Trial
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to make his final defense on Tuesday as the Constitutional Court wraps up public hearings in his impeachment trial. The eight-judge panel will determine whether to remove Yoon from office after parliament impeached him on December 3 for declaring martial law without constitutional justification. Yoon has argued […]
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Effort to Dismantle USAID, Allows 2,700 Employees to Return
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked key parts of the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), granting relief to thousands of agency employees. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, issued the ruling on Friday, allowing 2,700 USAID employees to return to work while halting the administration’s […]
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza, Calls for Mass Relocation of Palestinians
In a stunning proposal, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States would “take over” the Gaza Strip, level the area, and rebuild it, suggesting that Palestinians living there should relocate elsewhere. Speaking at a news conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump outlined his vision for Gaza, saying: “They instead can occupy […]
American Airlines Jet and Black Hawk Helicopter Collide Over Washington, D.C., Multiple Fatalities Confirmed
A regional American Airlines passenger jet and a Black Hawk military helicopter collided midair over Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night, marking the nation’s first major commercial airline crash since 2009. Law enforcement sources confirmed multiple fatalities, with several bodies recovered from the Potomac River. As of now, no survivors have been found, according to officials […]
Trump Fires 17 Inspector Generals in Late-Night Shakeup, Raising Legal and Political Concerns
In a sweeping move late Friday, President Donald Trump dismissed at least 17 independent federal watchdogs, known as inspectors general (IGs), at multiple federal agencies, sources say. Discussions about removing these oversight officials reportedly began during Trump’s transition back to the White House. While presidents have the authority to fire IGs, federal law requires notifying […]
Trump Administration Orders Federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff to Be Put on Leave and Laid Off
The administration of President Donald Trump has issued a directive to place all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) staff on paid leave, with plans for their eventual layoff, according to a memorandum from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released Tuesday. This action follows an executive order signed by Trump on his first day […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Amid Political Crisis
In an unprecedented event, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested, becoming the first sitting president in the nation’s history to face such an action. His arrest comes amid an ongoing investigation into insurrection charges tied to his failed attempt to impose martial law—a move that led to his impeachment by parliament and […]
